On this episode of The Human Odyssey, Dr. Reginald O’Hara, Director of Applied Health and Performance at Sophic Synergistics, sits down with Dr. Joshua Hagen, Performance Scientist at The Ohio State University, to explore the science of stress, recovery, sleep, and human performance. Drawing from their shared experience at the Air Force Research Laboratory and Dr. Hagen’s current work with elite athletes and military populations, they dive into recovery science, wearable technologies, photobiomodulation, vibroacoustic therapy, and the future of individualized performance optimization.

This episode of The Human Odyssey was recorded on May 1, 2026.

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Welcome back to another episode of The Human Odyssey: A Human-Centered Podcast!

On this episode of The Human Odyssey, Reginald O’Hara, PhD, Director of Applied Health and Performance at Sophic Synergistics, sits down with Marc Esposito, recently retired U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Officer, to explore what it takes to perform, lead, and recover in no-fail environments. Marc shares insights from over two decades in special operations, including stress inoculation, cognitive resilience, leadership under pressure, recovery after severe injury, and how lessons from elite populations can translate to everyday performance.

This episode of The Human Odyssey was recorded on April 1, 2026.

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On this episode of The Human Odyssey Podcast, Dr. Reginald O’Hara sits down with aerospace physiology expert Dr. Lloyd Tripp for a fascinating conversation about his nearly five-decade long career in high‑G research, human performance, and aircrew safety. From his early days flying as a medical observer to leading physiological monitoring innovations and solving real‑world hypoxia challenges, Dr. Tripp shares insights from a career spent pushing the limits of the human body. This episode explores resilience, human‑centered design, and what it takes to protect and optimize aircrew operating in the most extreme environments.

This episode of The Human Odyssey™ was recorded on February 25, 2026.

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In this episode of the Human Odyssey podcast, Dr. Reginald O’Hara sits down with registered dietitian and performance nutrition specialist Heidi Horn for a deep and wide-ranging conversation on what it truly means to fuel the human body for performance, health, recovery, and longevity.

This episode of The Human Odyssey™ was recorded on January 28, 2026.

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On this episode of The Human Odyssey Podcast, join our host Dr. Reginald O’Hara, the Director of Applied Health and Performance at Sophic Synergistics, as he sits down for a conversation with retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Glenn Hover. With over 25 years of distinguished service, Colonel Hover shares stories from his military career, insights on leadership, and lessons learned from pioneering human performance initiatives. From aeromedical safety to mentorship and resilience, this episode explores what it takes to optimize human performance and readiness to thrive beyond the uniform.

This episode of The Human Odyssey™ was recorded on November 21, 2025.

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Welcome back to another episode of The Human Odyssey: A Human-Centered Podcast!

On this episode of The Human Odyssey, we’re joined by Jacob Croft, Director of Licensing and Commercialization at the University of Texas at El Paso, to discuss how universities, federal agencies, and small businesses align through programs like SBIR and STTR, while also examining which technology initiatives matter most in today’s shifting federal funding landscape and how they create real-world impact.

This episode of The Human Odyssey was recorded on September 12, 2025.

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Welcome back to another episode of The Human Odyssey: A Human-Centered Podcast!

On this episode of The Human Odyssey, we’re joined by John Doolittle, Director of the Florida Chamber Health Council’s Mental Health Initiative, retired Navy SEAL, and English Channel swimmer. John shares powerful insights on cultivating grit, sustaining well-being, and building resilience—drawing from his military career, endurance challenges, and current work in mental health advocacy.

This episode of The Human Odyssey was recorded on July 30, 2025.

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Welcome back to another episode of The Human Odyssey: A Human-Centered Podcast!

On this episode of The Human Odyssey join Reginald O’Hara, PhD, our Director of Applied Health and Performance, and Chris Frueh, PhD, clinical psychologist and author of Operator Syndrome, as they discuss Operator Syndrome in Special Operators.

This episode of The Human Odyssey was recorded on June 4, 2025.

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